Major Flood
778 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
776 ft
Minor Flood
773 ft
Action Stage
764 ft
What Floods at Each Level
778.5 ft
Additional downtown stores and some homes begin experiencing basement flooding.
776 ft
The 1st Avenue and Chippewa Street intersection may flood.
775 ft
Some downtown businesses begin getting water in their basements.
773 ft
Parkland area along the river may flood.
770 ft
Lower areas of Owen Park begin to flood.
769 ft
Downtown trail underpasses may flood.
764.2 ft
Lower segments of the Chippewa River Trail begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 1941 | 781 ft | — |
| Apr 1, 1967 | 779.6 ft | — |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 778.9 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ECLW3
River
Chippewa River (WI)
County
Eau Claire, WI
Coordinates
44.8096°N, 91.5030°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chippewa River (WI) at Eau Claire?
The Chippewa River (WI) at Eau Claire gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05366800) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Chippewa River (WI) at Eau Claire?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chippewa River (WI) at Eau Claire is 773 feet. Action stage begins at 764 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 776 feet, and major flooding at 778 feet.
How do I get alerts when Chippewa River (WI) rises?
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Where is the Chippewa River (WI) at Eau Claire gauge located?
The gauge is located in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin at coordinates 44.8096°N, 91.5030°W. USGS site number: 05366800. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Obs courtesy of City of Eau Claire/USGS
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.